San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers' Kwon Alexander, left, and Dee Ford stand for a photo following an NFL football news conference Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
49ers hope new additions address lack of takeaways

By Josh Dubow Mar. 14, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers opened the new league year Wednesday, March 13, by acquiring the defensive playmaker the team was sorely lacking in edge rusher Ford, as well as running back Tevin Coleman. The 49ers are sending a 2020 second-round pick to Kansas City for Ford and are giving him a new five-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn't been announced. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
49ers get off to busy start in free agency

By Josh Dubow Mar. 13, 2019 11:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots Jason, left, and Devin McCourty react to fans during their Super Bowl victory parade in Boston. The Patriots’ twin combination in the secondary will remain intact for another season. A person familiar with the move says cornerback Jason McCourty has agreed to a two-year deal to remain with the Super Bowl champions. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because teams are not permitted to announce any moves until later in the day. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
The Latest: Source: Adrian Peterson to return to Redskins

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2019 09:23 PM EDT

Buccaneers address need for LB, WR, punter in free agency

By Fred Goodall Mar. 13, 2019 07:14 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't make much of splash on the opening day of NFL free agency. The team needs helps in a number of areas...

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 1998, file photo, Green Bay Packers Reggie White moves in on the Tampa Bay defense in the NFC Divisional Playoff game in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL wouldn't be the gigantic force it is in society and sports today without free agency empowering most players with freedom and fortune and endowing most long-suffering franchises and their fans with hope. The first offseason featuring modern free agency was in 1993, and it produced the most significant free agent signing in NFL history: Reggie White (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Top 10 NFL free agents of all time.

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, fans watch during the first half of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. A lease agreement to keep the Raiders in Oakland for at least one more season will be voted on this week. The Coliseum Authority has scheduled a vote for Friday, March 15, 2019, on a lease with the Raiders for 2019 with an option for 2020. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Raiders deal to stay in Oakland for 2019 set for vote Friday

By Josh Dubow Mar. 12, 2019 01:10 PM EDT

Free Agency-49ers Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:29 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (4-12) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DB Jimmie Ward, WR Pierre Garcon, LB Mark Nzeocha, RB Alfred Morris, P Bradley Pinion, S Antone...

FILE - This is a June 6, 2018, file photo showing Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Kwon Alexander during a studio photo session at the team training facility, in Tampa, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to sign linebacker Kwon Alexander to a four-year contract worth $54 million. A person familiar with the contract said the sides came to an agreement Monday, March 11, 2019, soon after teams were allowed to contact pending unrestricted free agents. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be finalized until the new league year starts Wednesday. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
AP Source: 49ers agree to $54M deal with LB Kwon Alexander

By Josh Dubow Mar. 11, 2019 04:05 PM EDT

Former 49ers defensive end Cedrick Hardman dies at 70

Mar. 09, 2019 07:19 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former San Francisco 49ers defensive end Cedrick Hardman has died. He was 70. The team said he died Friday night. An...

49ers sign K Jonathan Brown to 2-year deal

Mar. 08, 2019 05:11 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent kicker Jonathan Brown to a two-year contract. The deal to add Brown on Friday...

49ers decline contract option on wide receiver Pierre Garcon

Mar. 07, 2019 05:08 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Pierre Garcon will become a free agent after the San Francisco 49ers declined his contract option. The team officially cut...

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Dee Ford during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. The Chiefs placed a franchise tag on Ford before the NFL deadline on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
5 defensive players and kicker get franchise tags

By Barry Wilner Mar. 05, 2019 06:57 PM EST

49ers sign offensive lineman Mike Person to 3-year extension

Mar. 04, 2019 05:17 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed offensive lineman Mike Person to a three-year contract extension. Person was set to...

NFL salary cap jumps $11 million to $188.2 million

By Barry Wilner Mar. 01, 2019 06:03 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL's salary cap will jump $11 million next season to $188.2 million. In the ninth year of the 10-year labor agreement, the cap...

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 file photo, Montreal Alouettes quarterback Johnny Manziel throws a pass during warmups before a CFL football game against the BC Lions in Montreal. Johnny Manziel is now “available” to the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football, the team’s general manager said Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. Before acting on Manziel, the Commanders and the new league are looking into why Manziel’s contract was terminated by the CFL earlier this week.(Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Johnny Manziel released, barred from other CFL teams

Feb. 27, 2019 05:08 PM EST

49ers hire Wes Welker, Miles Austin as offensive assistants

Feb. 27, 2019 11:48 AM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have added former NFL receivers Wes Welker and Miles Austin as assistant coaches. The 49ers...

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Santa Clara, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers have placed the franchise tag on kicker Robbie Gould. The Niners made the move Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, to keep Gould in 2019 for a price tag of about $5 million. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
49ers place franchise tag on kicker Robbie Gould

By Josh Dubow Feb. 26, 2019 01:02 PM EST

Raiders making progress on completing Coliseum lease for '19

By Josh Dubow Feb. 25, 2019 05:43 PM EST
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Raiders are making progress toward completing a lease to keep the team at the Oakland Coliseum for at least one more season. ...

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Chicago Bears would like to upgrade at kicker and Robbie Gould figures to hit the free agent market. The idea of bringing back the franchise's all-time scoring leader sure is a tantalizing one for Chicago fans, particularly in the wake of Cody Parkey's struggles. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Gould understands speculation about possible Chicago return

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 22, 2019 09:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey (1) reacts after missing a field goal in the closing minute of the team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago. A person familiar with the situation says the Bears have decided to release embattled kicker Parkey after one season. The person spoke Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. Signed to a four-year contract in March, Parkey made just 23 of 30 field goals during the regular season for the third-lowest conversion rate in the NFL. He was 42 of 45 on extra points. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
AP source: Bears release embattled kicker Cody Parkey

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 22, 2019 09:27 PM EST